How far is Campbelltown, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Campbelltown, PA to Erie, PA is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.61 mi
05h 13m
Flight
222.38 mi
357.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.38 mi
Kilometers
357.89 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.61 mi
Kilometers
503.1 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Tue, May 5, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Campbelltown
Tue, May 5, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbelltown
2026-05-05T03:32
Arrive Erie
Tue, May 5, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbelltown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Treasure Lake
PA

Census designated place

From Campbelltown
156 mi
02h 36m
To Erie
156.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Campbelltown and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Campbelltown and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Horseshoe Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on East Governor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    28 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    2172 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hockersville Road

    3022 ft · 1 min · Hockersville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chocolate Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Chocolate Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2434 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbelltown and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 33%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 24%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 21%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 6%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
West Chocolate Avenue
8.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.2 mi
222.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
02h 36m from Campbelltown
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Campbelltown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Campbelltown to Erie?

The road trip is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Campbelltown and 156.6 miles from Erie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.07 one way or $90.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Campbelltown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Treasure Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Treasure Lake.

RAIL

Tyrone

69 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

95 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

97 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbelltown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 222.38 mi (357.89 km).

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#1 Campbelltown

Census designated place

Population3,616
Coordinates40.2775900, -76.5852500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: US 322 (-76.58521, 40.277397)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.76 L · about $45.07
Round trip
$90.14
22.06 gal · 83.52 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.07 $90.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.73 $101.45
Premium $4.95 $54.64 $109.29
Diesel $5.98 $65.96 $131.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbelltown and Erie. The current time is 03:32:02.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.